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YC11 OAE

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,264 mi
Last recorded59,264 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 OAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 59,264 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 59,264 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,989 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bump stop loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 52,526 miles

High pitched noise coming from the auxiliary belt area

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop has become detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 49,878 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust front pipe flexible part deterioating

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3mm in places the legal limit being 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,191 miles

Exhaust front pipe clamp badly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm the legal limit being 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin detrioated

Fail 23 Mar 2021 46,191 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust front pipe clamp badly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm the legal limit being 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin detrioated

Pass 24 Apr 2020 43,684 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,092 miles

Both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes starting to tear out

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,268 miles

Oil leak sump ()

rear exhaust silencer deterioating

Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,603 miles

Front Exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 29,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All exhaust clamps corroded off/missing

Front Exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,783 miles

Most of the exhaust system corroded but no leak of gases and system still supported

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Uneven wear to outer edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust silencer corroded but no leak of gases

Pass 10 Apr 2014 17,146 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 17,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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YC11 OAE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC11 OAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC11 OAE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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